Day: June 9, 2012

Note From JWR:

Today we present another entry for Round 41 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 value.) D.) a $300 gift certificate from CJL Enterprize, for any …


Adding Massage to Your Knowledge Base, by Becca, LMT

This article isn’t your normal food and ammo stockpiling type of article.  I believe those things are extremely important or I wouldn’t be reading this blog on a regular basis.  I do, however, believe that this subject matter is as important as stockpiling food, ammo, medical supplies.  Stockpiling our knowledge base may be even more important than stockpiling these other items, because no matter how prepared you are you never know where you will be when the SHTF.  One aspect of your knowledge base that I would like to suggest you increase your stockpile is in the areas of therapeutic …


Letter Re: Free Air Filter Radiation Testing From KI4U

Jim, Many are increasingly concerned about elevated radiation levels in their own local areas, but without any way to check & test for local radiation contamination many of them are worrying needlessly, especially about minute, non-dangerous, increases over background radiation levels. At KI4U we will for no charge test any submitted used air filters from SurvivalBlogger’s vehicles or homes. Here at the lab we are utilizing state of the art isotope identification spectrum analysis with dose rate determination and will e-mail lab analysis results back to any that send in their used air filters. Full details on these tests can …


Economics and Investing:

John R. sent this: 647,762,000,000,000 Reasons to Worry: The Derivatives Time Bomb. Food is the New Oil, Land is the New Gold. (Thanks to Bob G. for the link.) Reader J.B.G. sent this: Pharmacy queues show price Greeks are paying for credit breakdown L.M.W. suggested some more great commentary from Karl Denninger: On “Austerity” and False Gods Items from The Economatrix: AIG Chief Sees New Retirement Age as High as 80 After Crisis. Shenandoah:  A Fascinating Editorial From A Chinese Economist On The US Dollar The Dark Financial Clouds Engulfing Europe


Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader “Bullseye” sent this: Some Families are Choosing a More Old Fashioned Lifestyle    o o o Bob G. send this video link: Deceptive Practices of Big Food – Doctor Siegel analyzes the ingredient list of “Oatmeal To Go” bar. He found that there were lots of sugars, fats, and fat emulsifiers. Be sure to read labels carefully!    o o o Mega marketing has now reached survival expos: 2012 Survival Expo. (The event is being held in Las Vegas, naturlich.)    o o o The new Duracell has a10 year shelf life. (Thanks to Bob T. for the link …